When I Have to Work in a Group Social Story for Autism

This social story helps students learn how to work successfully in a group by practicing listening, sharing ideas, taking turns, using kind words, and asking for help. It is designed for students with autism, nonverbal students, AAC users, and special education learners who benefit from clear language and visual support for classroom social skills and group work.

Slide Overview

1. Working Together

2. I Join My Group

3. I Listen

4. I Share My Ideas

5. I Take Turns

6. I Use Kind Words

7. I Ask for Help

8. We Work Together

Teachers, SLPs, and parents can read this social story before group activities, cooperative learning, classroom projects, therapy activities, or challenging social situations. It can be used at school, during speech therapy, or at home to preview expectations and reinforce positive group behavior.

Features

This resource includes 8 student facing social story slides with simple first person language, consistent visuals, clear expectations, and practical strategies for successful group participation.

Keywords

Autism AAC nonverbal social skills behavior support special education visual supports routines communication classroom management group work cooperative learning turn taking listening skills social story